Cloud Systems Engineer

As part of our continued expansion, we are on the lookout for a Cloud Systems Engineer 2 to join our Systems Operations Private Cloud team.

Based in North America, the successful individual will join the Global team currently spread across Europe & North America in the implementation and support of Cloud Services for external customers.

The Role

As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Deploy private cloud infrastructure for new and existing customers
• Maintain existing internal and external private cloud infrastructure
• Identify and deliver technical projects and tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve tickets
• Perform regular maintenance and patching
• Identify and resolve potential issues
• Script repetitive tasks and leverage automation whenever possible
• Work under and learn from senior team members
• Develop and document processes
• Train and assist level 1 engineers
• Provide level 2 support
• Communicate with and maintain customer relationships
• Take initiative to remediate issues with little direction
• Perform under limited oversight and direction

This is a Technical Hands-On Engineering Role requiring the following Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Individuals must have acquired a Degree level qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role implementing Cloud Solutions across multiple Platforms (VMware, AWS, Azure)
• Proven experience delivering end to end cloud solutions in both the public and private cloud space
• Great organizational skills with ability to multi-task is essential
• You need to be able to plan and prioritize work effectively to ensure we work as a team
• So you can succeed, you need to be able to take responsibility for own work, ensuring it is accurate, meets quality standards, and performed on a timely basis
• Individuals must also have a proven record of working in a team environment and have demonstrated the ability to work in a collaborative manner between groups on an international basis as well as showing strong individual initiative

Possess intermediate knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• VMware Cloud Services (Build & Support of vSphere, vCloud Director, NSX, vSAN)
• AWS Cloud Services (Architect, Build & Support)
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Services (Architect, Build & Support)
• Automation (Python, PowerShell or similar)
• DevOps & Infrastructure as Code Tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Networking & Firewalls (Cisco Datacenter Networking, ASA Firewalls, HPE Networking, Software Defined Networking & Edge Services)
• Microsoft Environments (Windows Server, Active Directory and Domain Services)
• Linux Systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS or SUSE)
• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• SAN & Storage systems (Nutanix, Nimble, Object Storage, VSAN)
• Backup & Recovery Solutions (Veeam, Asigra, Storage)

Individuals should be Trained & Certified in several of the following areas:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP, VCAP)
• AWS Solutions Architect (Associate, Professional)
• Microsoft Azure (Technologies & Design Architect)
• Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)
• Microsoft (MCSA, MCSE)
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator - RHCSA

Our Company

We’re an independent, international business on a mission to discover and deliver innovative technologies to enhance our market-leading connectivity, data center, cloud and cybersecurity solutions.

Our USP is having a world-class global network and reputation to match. Our agility continues to be the key to our success in being a big player in the technology sector, supported by our bespoke, personalized and exceptional customer service. We constantly achieve ambitious goals by delivering cutting-edge solutions that give us, and our clients, a competitive lead. Right now, we have data centers and points of presence in more than 60 locations across the globe, with additional locations being added monthly.

Established over 20 years ago by visionary entrepreneurs with a passion for boutique customer service, these values continue to drive Continent 8 today. We have a solid foundation, a stellar back story, and an even brighter future.